Top 5 fears UK businesses hold ahead of the Reeves’ Autumn Budget

As the November budget rapidly approaches, UK businesses are bracing for a raft of policy changes set against a backdrop of high costs, low confidence, and volatile markets. Recent surveys across multiple sectors reveal that... Continue reading

Transforming Business Rates: what the Government’s Interim Report means for businesses

The UK Government’s September 2025 Transforming Business Rates Interim Report marks an important step toward reshaping a system widely seen as outdated and unfit for today’s economy. It builds on extensive consultation with stakeholders, including... Continue reading

Autumn Budget & Business Rates – what to expect

Following the confirmation that the 2025 Autumn Budget will be delivered on Wednesday, 26 November by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, we wanted to share a brief update as to the impact expected on business rates. This... Continue reading

From Golfing Dreams to Rating Expertise: Meet Adam Brooke

In this edition of Meet the Team, we sit down with Adam Brooke, Director at Dunlop Heywood, to hear about his proudest career moment, day-to-day role and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities in... Continue reading

Business Rates for Retail: How to Protect Your Bottom Line in a Changing High Street

The UK’s retail sector has never stood still, but recent years have brought disruption at an unprecedented scale. From the accelerated shift to e-commerce to the impact of rising wages, inflation, and supply chain pressures,... Continue reading

From Football Dreams to Business Operations: Meet Aaron McLeod

In the first edition of Meet the Team, we sit down with Aaron McLeod, Operations Director at Dunlop Heywood, to discuss his career journey, insights into the rating industry and what businesses need to know... Continue reading